Broadway has 24 shows vying for Tony Awards this season, but not every contender will secure a trophy. The prestigious night, accompanied by a dozen associated categories, approaches with significant anticipation.

When and Where to Watch the Tony Awards

The Tony Awards will be broadcasted live on June 7. The event will run from 8-11 p.m. Eastern and 5-8 p.m. Pacific, live from Radio City Music Hall. For U.S. audiences, CBS will provide the broadcast, while streaming will be available for Paramount+ with Showtime subscribers.

Who’s Hosting?

Making her debut as the host, Pink, a three-time Grammy winner, will be the event’s MC. A pre-show will also occur, hosted by Laura Benanti and Tituss Burgess. This segment will air on Pluto TV from 6:35-8 p.m. Eastern and 3:45-5 p.m. Pacific. Access is available through smart TVs, streaming devices, mobile apps, or online by selecting the “Live Music” channel within Pluto TV’s Entertainment category.

Performances to Look Forward To

Expect performances from seven best new musicals and revivals: “The Lost Boys,” “Schmigadoon!,” “Titanique,” “Two Strangers (Carry a Cake Across New York),” “Cats: The Jellicle Ball,” “Ragtime,” and “The Rocky Horror Show.”

Award Categories

The Tony Awards feature 26 competitive categories, including lead and featured actors and scenic, costume, and lighting design. Some technical awards may be pre-recorded, and winners will receive highlights during the broadcast.

Leading Nominees This Year

“The Lost Boys” and “Schmigadoon!” emerged as top contenders, each gathering 12 nominations. “The Lost Boys” derives from a 1987 vampire movie, while “Schmigadoon!” satirizes Broadway musicals and originates from an Apple TV series. “Ragtime” trails closely with 11 nominations, and the revival of “Death of a Salesman,” starring Nathan Lane, follows with nine.

Best New Play and Musical Contenders

The best new musicals category includes “The Lost Boys,” “Schmigadoon!,” “Titanique,” and “Two Strangers (Carry a Cake Across New York).” For new plays, the contenders are “The Balusters,” “Giant,” “Liberation,” and “Little Bear Ridge Road.”

Historic Moments and First-time Nominees

June Squibb, at 96, is the oldest nominated actor, possibly becoming the oldest winner if successful. Nathan Lane seeks his fourth Tony, which would equate him with Boyd Gaines and Frank Langella. The best lead actress in a musical category features only first-time nominees for the first time since 2002, including Sara Chase, Stephanie Hsu, Caissie Levy, Marla Mindelle, and Christiani Pitts.

Additional Performances

The celebration will feature a reunion of the original cast members of “The Book of Mormon,” commemorating its 15th anniversary with performances by Josh Gad, Andrew Rannells, Rory O’Malley, and Nikki M. James.

Broadway’s Box Office Success

The 2025-2026 season marked a record with $1,910,903,835 in earnings, exceeding last season’s $1,892,650,959, which spanned 53 weeks instead of 52. Nevertheless, attendance dipped slightly to 14,577,322 from 14,658,531, though the average ticket cost rose to $131.09, maintaining an upward trend.

Find more details about the 2026 Tony Awards at AP News.